San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy remained in the second tier, dropping a few spots from his previous ranking. According to Mike Sando’s annual QB tiers, Purdy ranked 14th among quarterbacks, behind notable players like Jayden Daniels and Justin Herbert. Despite this drop, Purdy is still considered one of the upper-echelon quarterbacks in the league.
The change in Purdy’s tier may have implications for how opposing defenses approach him this season. His ability to make plays with his legs makes man coverage a challenging strategy. Additionally, as Purdy transitions from a rookie contract to a more established deal, it will be interesting to see if he receives harsher grading or rewards.
The 49ers are expected to win around 12 games this season, which is often attributed to a strong team performance rather than average quarterback play. Matthew Stafford moved into the first tier, while Kyler Murray and Sam Darnold fell to the third tier. Quarterback rankings will continue to spark discussion, but their significance is often overstated due to the impact of teammates, coaching, and defense.
Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/general/148961/brock-purdy-falls-a-few-spots-in-annual-qb-tiers-rankings